Two local Allsup's Convenience stores and a McDonald's store reported that their cashiers had received false bills, according to communications on the emergency band.

Carlsbad Police Department said Feb. 3 that around $500 worth of false bills had been passed to local businesses and warned business owners and buyers to double-check their money.

Detective Sgt. Allen Sanchez with the Carlsbad Police Department told the Current-Argus last week that the high number of counterfeit money being seized may indicate that the false bills are being produced locally.

For more information about spotting fake money, visit the U.S. Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.

Carlsbad Police ask that any fake money being passed be reported to the CPD at 575-885-2111.